How to export a GEDCOM file from Gramps

Gramps, the free open source genealogy program, exports to GEDCOM through its Export Assistant.

Steps

1. Open your family tree in Gramps.
2. Choose Family Trees, then Export.
3. Pick GEDCOM as the format and continue.
4. Choose a filter if you only want some people, and turn off private records if you prefer.
5. Save the .ged file and open it here.

Good to know

• Gramps writes UTF-8 GEDCOM files, so accented names come through correctly.
• Menu names can change between versions. Look for Export, Share or GEDCOM in the File or Tree menu.

Turn the file into a poster

Open your .ged file in the poster maker. It reads the file in your browser, suggests the person at the center and shows a fan chart straight away. Switch to a pedigree chart or a descendant chart, then see it on a wall in 3D before you order.